- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Holtville, CA
Holtville High
Federal NCES profile for Holtville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061743002185
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holtville High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Holtville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- small classes for California
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Holtville High has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holtville High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Holtville, CA.
School address
District: Holtville Unified · California
NCES ID 061743002185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Holtville High held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 061743002185 · Holtville, CA High · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 15.6:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Emmett S. Finley Elementary (559 students)
Holtville High held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Holtville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emmett S. Finl
Emmett S. Finley Elementary
559 students
- This school
Holtville High
516 students
- Holtville Midd
Holtville Middle
257 students
- Pine Elementar 210
Pine Elementary
210 students
- Freedom Academ 22
Freedom Academy of Imperial Valley
22 students
- Sam Webb Conti 10
Sam Webb Continuation
10 students
What this shows Holtville High reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holtville High compares
Holtville High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,698
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.6%
White 11.0%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Holtville High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Holtville Unified reports $18,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holtville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett S. Finley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holtville Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Academy of Imperial Valley | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam Webb Continuation | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Holtville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 83/100
Similar high schools in Holtville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holtville High
How many students attend Holtville High?
Holtville High has 516 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holtville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holtville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Holtville High is 15.6:1, which is 27% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holtville High?
69.3% of students at Holtville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holtville High?
The largest demographic group at Holtville High is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in Holtville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holtville High?
Holtville High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holtville High rank among public schools in Holtville?
By Resource Investment Index, Holtville High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Holtville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holtville on the city page.
What other schools are in Holtville Unified?
Besides Holtville High, Holtville Unified also operates Emmett S. Finley Elementary (559 students), Holtville Middle (257 students), and Pine Elementary (210 students). See the Holtville Unified district page for the complete list.